Democratic Services Officer

We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal service as a Democratic Services Officer.

About Us

The Council\’s Democratic Services Team is committed to providing a quality service to the Council, for the benefit of the people of Middlesbrough, and we are looking to appoint a Democratic Services Officer.

The successful applicant will contribute to the effective organisation and delivery of the decision-making arrangements of the Council and in doing so ensure that the Council functions are delivered in an open and accountable way and in line with relevant legislative and procedural requirements.

This will involve providing a range of support services relevant to the scrutiny process and the governance of meetings to assist in the provision of an effective and comprehensive support service to both Elected Members and Senior Officers.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

In return we can offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Scott Bonner on scott_bonner@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

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